Total 21 job vacancies by Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft

Job purpose:

The Third-party Risk Management (TPRM) Officer is responsible for implementing the third-party risk management program in Singapore Branch, ensuring effective risk management practices are in place for external third-party relationships

• Compliance and risk management of external third-parties, intracompany and affiliate service providers in accordance with the local regulatory guidelines and adherence to the Group Outsourcing Policy
• The ongoing development, management and monitoring of the TPRM Framework / Infrastructure / platform, ensuring effective end-to-end management and governance of Vendor/Third-Party Risk of the Bank, driving standardized engagement and execution of third-party risk management across Singapore Branch.
• Creating and maintaining a sustainable and scalable Third-party Risk Management framework that ensures Third-party Risk management is comprehensive and consistent with regulatory requirements as well as being accountable for Third-party Risk management, due diligence, contract recommendations and monitoring
• The portfolio of third-party risk profile, and ensure compliance of the Third-party Risk Management process, escalate issues as it relates to third-party management, govern the policies, procedures and escalations around our third-party risk, and interface with all facets of the business to help Singapore Branch understand, improve and insulate itself from intolerable risks

Leading or contributing to special projects that support key focus areas or the program and related areas within the Third-party Risk Management framework

Key activities:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, oversight and management to ensure the successful execution of the Third-party Risk Management (TPRM) program that promotes a consistent risk-based approach
• Create, manage, enhance and implement TPRM Policy, procedures and program governance, ensuring that they are effectively managing risks posed by Vendor/Third Parties in accordance with the global risk management guidelines, the Bank’s risk appetite and Regulatory requirements
• Manage the Third-party Risk Management program including the Coordination of TPRM due diligence efforts to assess and mitigate the risks of new and existing third-party suppliers
• Partner with business operations, technology teams and internal functions to conduct on-site visits of third party when required
• Actively engage and collaborate with internal key stakeholders/subject matter experts across various risk areas and team members, to contribute to the effective management of third party relationships and ensure the program is encompassing all potential risks for continuous improvement
• Drive implementation of TPRM and process in alignment with regulatory requirements
• Continuously monitor regulatory changes impacting TPRM and ensure TPRM framework and related policies are aligned to regulatory requirements
• Promote and deliver continuous training and awareness to business on TPRM including Outsourcing
• Lead Vendor evaluation and contract recommendations
• Identify, Monitor, track and escalate issues requiring remediation
• Manage regulatory and internal audit interactions related to TPRM
• Ongoing Vendor/Third-party monitoring, including coordination with the first line of Business Unit for completion of required TPRM program documentation
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure program quality and expectations are met and exceeded including that all Vendor/Third-party relationships are captured in a centralized inventory in a timely manner
• Actively participate in internal and external forums for developing and providing thought leadership in third-party risk management

Formal education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree
• 10 years’ related experience within Financial Services industry.
• 5 years’ experience in Vendor / 3rd Party Risk Management in the Banking and Financial Services industry

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to influence senior management
• Leadership, staff management, and motivation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, demonstrating a thorough understanding of their business
• Strong knowledge and experience in enforcing compliance with MAS regulations and guidelines
• Ability to prioritise work and deliver results in a pressurised environment, through tactical and strategic planning. Ability to set clear and measurable goals and deliver demonstrable results that meet these targets

Job purpose:

Commerbank’s eFX platform is a vital component of the FX trading business. Without market leading performance, stability and flexibility in this platform Commerzbank’s position as a broker of choice for key clients will be eroded, which would be materially detrimental to the investment bank’s P&L.

The eFX Technology Team is responsible for architecture, design and development of Commerzbank’s eFX trading platform. This could involve building bespoke trading and pricing platforms a well as distribution to external clients. The team is highly competent and technically adept on low latency and high performance computing.

The position "Software Engineer" comprises the following roles:

· Software Developer / Database Developer

· Development Environment Specialist

· Technical Specialist / Product Specialist

· Technical Writer

· Tester

· Third level support to high calibre customers and personnel

The candidate will work closely with a small (but globally distributed) IT team, both to participate in new developments to deliver business initiatives and to support our existing application. The business is ever changing and demands an agile development culture. The candidate must have a proven track record of being able to work in a highly dynamic environment with demanding clients and aggressive schedules. Primary asset classes covered are FX and FX Options.

Ultimately, the role of the Software Engineer is to build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software that complies with the banks coding standards and technical design.

Key activities:

Key Accountabilities:

• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions
• Write well-designed, testable code
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
• Support, document and maintain software functionality
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems
• Deploy programs and evaluate user feedback
• Comply with project plans, industry standards and internal or external policies
• Ensure software is updated with latest features
• Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation
• Software testing and quality assurance
• Maintain compliance standards

Formal education:

Requires a Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent and three (3) years of experience designing and developing complex computer systems.

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

Work experience requirements:

• 5+ years of commercial experience in software development using core Java
• 2+ years of hands on experience in writing multi-threaded / concurrent applications
• Experience in code analysis, performance tuning / profiling of real-time, high-performance, low-latency systems
• Good in computer science fundamentals
• Experience with resolving issues related to memory management / garbage collections is a plus
• Experience in profiling tools is a plus
• Experience with using continuous integration tools like TeamCity / Junit /JMock, Maven, JIRA, or any other set of tools is a plus)
• Proficient knowledge of Unix scripting, databases, network protocols

Qualifications:

• Experience with financial market data messaging standards highly desirable (e.g. FIX)
• Swing/GUI experience desirable, but not required
• Experience with financial tick database technology (e.g. kdb+) desirable
• Experience and knowledge of IT security best practices
• A good understanding of eFX trading processes as well as of technical architectures in this domain is desirable

Personal Skills:

• Must be a team player with excellent attitude to work in collaborative environment
• Should be able to pair program with colleagues
• Excellent communications skills
• Must be a self-starter and versatile
• Outstanding analytical thinking

Qualification Criteria and Experience Levels

Comprehensive, wide-ranging knowledge and totally confident practical application. Is capable of communicating knowledge and practical experience and finding new solutions independently. Works independently with much decision-making power within a predefined structure:

• Advanced standard skills beyond Commerzbank scope
• Able to handle the complete lifecycle for the relevant subject
• High productivity and quality
• Reliable effort estimation, also for third parties
• Quick to learn new topics
• Experience as a software developer in at least 2 projects for different applications, each with an IT capacity of > 250,000 EUR.

Job purpose:

This position is part of the Asia information Security and Data Protection function in Singapore with focus on data loss prevention (DLP) and data protection (DP).

Key activities:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for authorities and stakeholders regarding compliance with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) regulations and the support to data protection (DP).
• Maintaining data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines, monitoring compliance with data protection laws and regulations and data loss prevention related requirements and ensuring appropriate measures are in place.
• Conducting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate risks associated with the processing of personal data.
• Collaborating with IT, legal, HR, and other departments to ensure data protection considerations and controls are integrated into business processes and systems.
• Investigating incidents and breaches related to data loss, breach, or unauthorized access.
• Collaborating with internal teams to integrate DLP solutions with existing infrastructure and security systems. e.g. management of DLP policy and ruleset
• Providing advice, guidance, and training to employees on data protection requirements, best practices, and data breach procedures
• Assisting the Head of Information Security Asia and Data Protection officers in developing and delivering reports to senior management on the organization's data loss prevention and data protection compliance status
• Collaborating with auditors to provide necessary documentation, evidence, and support during audit fieldwork, testing, and reporting phases.
• Reviewing audit findings, recommendations, and reports to identify opportunities for improving information security practices, processes, and controls.

Formal education:

• University or college degree or comparable
• Possession of professional qualifications will be advantageous. e.g. CIPM, CIPP, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, PMP

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Minimum 5+ years of related experience in Data Protection, Data Loss Prevention or technology Risk function in financial services industry or consultancy
• Extensive knowledge of the regulatory environment and data protection laws within the Asia region. PDPC, MAS, NAFR, PBOC, JFA
• Experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and familiarity with DLP technologies would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to breakdown complex problems into actionable and understandable steps.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills are essential.

Job purpose:

This position is part of the Asia information Security and Data Protection function in Singapore with focus on information security and third-party risk management.

Key activities:

• Assisting the Head of Information Security Asia in implementing and maintaining the Group's information security strategy, policies, and procedures to manage cyber and Third-Party Information Security risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Assessing the security posture of third-party vendors, partners, or service providers to ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with procurement, legal, and business units to evaluate the security implications of engaging with third-party vendors and providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders on selecting, onboarding, and managing third-party vendors securely.
• Reviewing and negotiating information security and data protection clauses in contracts and agreements with third-party vendors to establish security requirements and responsibilities.
• Conducting risk assessments of third-party systems (including cloud), networks, and processes to identify gaps in information security controls.
• Collaborate with head office in developing and implementing strategies in continue monitoring and evaluating third-party security performance through regular assessments and audits.
• Participating in cross-functional teams or committees on vendor risk management and security governance driven regionally and globally.
• Collaborating with auditors to provide necessary documentation, evidence, and support during audit fieldwork, testing, and reporting phases.
• Reviewing audit findings, recommendations, and reports to identify opportunities for improving information security and third-party risk management practices, processes, and controls.

Formal education:

• University or college degree or comparable
• Possession of professional qualifications will be advantageous. e.g. CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CTPRP

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Minimum 5+ years of related experience in Information Security, third-party risk management or technology Risk function in financial services industry or consultancy.
• Knowledge of Asia regulatory requirements with a strong understanding of the financial industry. PDPC, MAS, NAFR, PBOC, JFA
• Have a strong security risk and analytical mindset in approaching situations and interactions with stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to translate complex technical information for a non-technical audience.

Job purpose:

The 18-month Graduate Trainee Programme is designed for recent graduates and applicants must have graduated within the past 12 months. The graduate trainee will gain broad experience in the ATS Cluster, where business experts, engineers (development & operations), chapter leads, and product owners work together as a team. The agile methods support the team members in performing their functions by facilitating a rapid and flexible response to changing conditions and customer needs through an iterative approach and the continual development of new solutions.

The team members organize their own activities, working autonomously and with full accountability. To that end, they are granted responsibility for all processes and systems needed for the products, processes, and services for which they are accountable. Open communications among the team members ensure regular and timely feedback. This enables the team to adopt a "fail fast" approach – i.e. the rapid recognition and correction of mistakes, which permits a quick reaction to changing conditions and customer needs by means of iterative procedures.

The role has a technical focus and acts in the capacity of a cell member.

He/she has an agile and digital mindset, and continually adapts it to changing requirements, using the available development opportunities.

He/she is deployed where his/her knowledge and experience are needed, and therefore demonstrates flexibility regarding assignments to various cells and chapters, even across cluster boundaries.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate trainee will be considered for permanent employment opportunities subject to overall strong performance during traineeship and business conditions.

Key activities:

Within the ATS Cluster you will be responsible for the support of the IB FX, eFX, FX Options and/or Commodities applications. That task comprises the main tasks listed below.

MAIN TASKS

• 1st /2nd level support
• incident management
• problem management tasks of Application Operations
• change management tasks of Application Operations
• release management tasks of Application Operations (incl. post release testing)
• vendor management
• documentation
• back-up and recovery management
• safeguarding the stability of the application
• ensuring compliance of the production environment and support processes to the rules & regulations of the bank
• business analysis tasks
• stakeholder management (communication, user training, etc.)
• innovation to optimise and improve efficiency of support and applications.
• optimal use of resources to increase efficiency of service.
• performance of special tasks assigned by senior management or business.

Formal education:

• Recent graduates with not more than 1 year of professional work experience (excluding internships)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with GPA 3.5/5 & 3.2/4.

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Knowledge of programming languages and or some coding skills beneficial

Description of specifications with regards to work profiles (if available)

• Willingness to learn, be part of a dynamic team and make an impact!
• Proactive & self-initiated
• Ability to learn & adapt quickly, and work independently or as part of a team
• Hands-on coding experience in Java and some exposure to Python and KDB an advantage
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of responsibility & integrity
• Client centric & service oriented
• Ability to work under pressure & deliver high quality output
• Meticulous & Strong communicator
• Good verbal and written English communication skills

Job purpose:

In the Cluster Supply Organisation, business specialists, business experts, engineer specialists, engineers and product owners work together as a team. The agile methods support the team members in performing their functions by facilitating a rapid and flexible response to changing conditions and customer needs through an iterative approach and the continual development of new solutions.

This approach is intended to bring about better products, higher quality, more efficient processes and higher implementation speeds. The team works together to ensure that valuable functionalities are provided to customers and that existing products, processes and services are developed and improved in line with customer needs.

To achieve this, the team members organise their own activities, working autonomously and with full accountability. To that end, they are granted responsibility for all processes and systems needed for the products, processes and services for which they are accountable. Open communications among the team members ensure regular and timely feedback. This enables the team to adopt a "fail fast" approach – i.e. the rapid recognition and correction of mistakes, which permits a quick reaction to changing conditions and customer needs by means of iterative procedures.

The engineer has a technical focus and acts in the capacity of a cell member. Depending on suitability, qualifications and requirements, he/she may also assume the role of scrum master.

He/she has an agile and digital mind-set, and continually adapts it to changing requirements, using the available development opportunities.

The engineer is deployed where his/her knowledge and experience are needed, and therefore demonstrates flexibility with regard to assignments to various cells and chapters, even across cluster boundaries

Ultimately, the position "Engineer (Developer)" is to build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software that complies with the banks coding standards and technical design.

Main tasks

Key Accountabilities:

• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC) of resilient, highly scalable back-end components and services, web pages, and re-usable front-end components
• Product portfolio management and steering, implementation and ongoing development of one or more products, services, processes and/or systems across the entire life cycle in a team, taking quality standards into account
• Preparing and implementing digital strategies, ensuring the core infrastructure of products, services, processes and systems; full commitment to innovative technologies; establishment and expansion of the use of digital channels
• Ensuring that internal and external standards are met, in particular with regard to regulatory issues, reporting, compliance and auditing in the context of assigned issues and applying best practices
• Operation, support and maintenance of infrastructure, including performant support for relevant systems, data updates, reporting and user authorisation management
• Compliance with security standards and ensuring stable operations with regard to products, services, processes and systems
• Organising, coordinating and setting priorities to fulfil regular tasks, focusing on own field of expertise
• Recognition and problems specific to own specialised area; assessment of these problems using standard processes; preparing / developing solutions
• Application and ongoing development of the necessary skills to set up new, future-ready digital architectures

An engineer enjoys innovating on Products & Technology, including :

• Work alongside a cross-functional team of Product Engineers in delivering relevant products, services, processes and systems
• Takes pride in producing clean, re-usable code and takes full ownership of the quality of code
• Great inline documentation in code, code reviews to improve coding standards/performance.
• Unit tests, Integration tests, Performance tests and tuning to enable high performance services
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
• Support, document and maintain software functionality
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems
• Ensure software is updated with latest features

Function-specific qualification criteria classified by Commap level

Level 2

• Responsibility for and leadership of one or more interfaces; sharing specialised knowledge within cells and/or chapters
• Organising,coordinating and setting priorities to fulfil regular tasks, focusing on own field of expertise
• Concept development, support and ongoing development of products / services / processes / systems within the cell; development of solutions geared to requirements
• Analysis, continual optimisation, implementation and transparent documentation of processes, taking into account regulatory requirements and process management parameters to fulfil defined targets / regular tasks
• Efficient, high-quality and timely implementation of own tasks, taking into account security, proper procedures and risk
• Active control and management of costs/revenues/quality within own working area along with identification of risks under supervision
• Recognition and problems specific to own specialised area; assessment of these problems using standard processes; preparing / developing solutions
• Matching of internal and external data; preparing comparisons; participation inpricing processes; creating proposals and preparing decision papers based on gathered market data

Level 3

• Responsibility for and proactive leadership of one or more interfaces; sharing specialised knowledge – also between cells and chapters
• Coordination and steering of interdisciplinary activities
• Design, support and ongoing development of heterogeneous / multi-dimensional products (possibly portfolios) / services / processes / systems and structures to support uniform and optimal business processes throughout the entire Bank
• Analysis, continual optimisation, implementation and transparent documentation of processes, taking into account regulatory requirements and policies
• Efficiency and quality awareness; due consideration for security, proper procedures and risk; setting timeframes and deadlines
• Active control and management of costs/revenues/quality within own working area along with identification of risks
• Recognition of problems and patterns in various situations; consideration of problems in a larger context and identification of solutions; selection of appropriate solutions from a solution portfolio
• Evaluation and analysis of comparative market studies; independent investigation in the pricing process, taking into account alternatives in line with market conditions, including their implementation
• Development of short to medium term plans in own area, including forecasting of necessary resources

Description of specifications with regards to work profiles

Work experience requirements:

• Several years of hands-on experience in software development using Java / Python
• Proficient knowledge of Unix scripting, databases (NoSQL like MongoDB, Relational DB like PostgreSQL)
• Proficiency with software and product development lifecycle (incl. coding, coding standards and reviews, source control, testing, debugging, build, deployment and operations)
• Experience in front end / UI technologies including frameworks such as React / Angular / Bootstrap. Proficiency in Mobile / Responsive UIs would be a plus.
• Experience using big data platform Spark,
• Experience in CI / CD tools: Maven / Gradle, Jenkins / TeamCity, GIT / Bitbucket
• Familiar with DevOps, Agile / Scrum
• Keen understanding of applications and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Docker containers and container orchestrator Kubernetes

Qualifications:

• Expert programmer in Java / JavaScript, with an exposure to orchestration (Apache Camel)
• Export programmer in Python with an exposure to Spark
• Web GUI experience desirable
• Experience and knowledge of IT security best practices

Personal Skills:

• Must be a team player with excellent attitude to work in collaborative environment and
• Should be able to pair program with colleagues
• Must be a self-starter and versatile
• Good analytical and conceptual thinking
• Have very good communications skills

Qualification Criteria and Experience Levels

Comprehensive, wide-ranging knowledge and totally confident practical application. Is capable of communicating knowledge and practical experience and finding new solutions independently. Works independently with much decision-making power within a predefined structure:

• Advanced standard skills beyond Commerzbank scope
• Able to handle the complete lifecycle for the relevant subject
• Results are of a reliable quality / appropriate consistency in producing deliverables
• Reliable effort estimation, also for third parties
• Quick to learn new topics

Minimum 4 years professional experience

Job purpose:

To identify, manage and mitigate legal risks in day to day work.

Key activities:

• Developing, drafting, reviewing, negotiating and assisting with completion of corporate lending and trade and structured finance product and transaction related documentation with pan-Asian and Middle Eastern coverage, with coverage including receivables purchase and asset lending transactions, and funded/unfunded participations.
• Advising on general banking, account opening, collateral and security structures, digital signing, client corporate approvals, loan transfers and related issues, and instructing and working with external counsel, reviewing and negotiating legal opinions and supervising legal due diligence aspects of the involved business and transactions.
• Advising on confidentiality and data protection issues (including cross-border transmission of data and transfers/storage of data in the cloud) and reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure and data transfer agreements
• Assisting the business with deal structuring and advising on products and deals from a legal risk perspective.
• Advising management and other functional partners on legal and regulatory issues generally and advising on cross-border marketing of products.
• Develop and maintain client and service provider relationships, co-ordinate with other risk management areas.
• Assisting in the review and development of legal forms, policies, procedures and systems.
• Provide legal training to enhance general legal awareness.
• Other tasks as needed to support the Head of Legal Asia.

Formal education:

Bachelor’s degree or above in law.

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Called to the bar in Singapore or other common law jurisdiction
• Not less than 5 years’ relevant work experience gained at an international financial institution or at a top tier law firm (a combination of experience is preferred);
• Familiarity with the legal systems and banking regulations in Asian countries;
• Strong drafting, negotiation and legal analytical skills;
• Ability to communicate well and work in a cross-functional team to achieve common goals.

Job purpose:

• The Structured Solutions desk is a global team within Group Treasury, that engages in the full suite of credit related products and providing asset and liability management solutions to our clients (yield enhancement solutions, risk management strategies, financing structures as well as delivering balance sheet optimization etc).
• Although the role will be based in Singapore, the team's focus includes not only business activities in Asia but, since the team is Global, also which covers other regions such as Middle East & Africa.
• Structured Solutions is currently seeking an Intern to join the desk on a full-time basis for 12 months.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Sales team and Trading team on a day-to-day basis, given the necessary training, opportunities to interact/work with traders and work on structuring/trading ideas.
• Responsibilities may also include reports generation, presentations preparation, trade inputs, gathering market information and others.

Key activities:

• Take responsibility to provide necessary support to the senior staffs as directed.
• Initiate action to further improve skills and performance.
• Provide other ad-hoc support where required.
• To adhere to all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.

Formal education:

• Students from top tier universities with or working towards a Master’s degree. Students from Business, Engineering & Science (Mathematics, Physics) preferred.

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Any similar previous experience(s) will be a plus
• Notion on financial and pricing theory will be an advantage
• Ability to handle fast-paced environments
• Team player
• Excellent user of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Fluent in both written and spoken English; a foreign language (for e.g. Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, etc.) will be advantage

Job purpose:

Interest Rates, Currencies & Commodities Trading (IRCCT) is one of the principal divisions of Corporate Clients, acting as a counterpart for business lines across the Bank. The candidate will assist the Commodities Trading team in Asia as Trader support and in the team’s strategy in building a profitable client orientated business.

Key activities:

• To set up client requests on internal systems
• To assist traders in booking of trades, tracking of positions, PnL attribution
• To act in accordance with the Commodities Market Risk strategy and framework
• To deal effectively with day to day activities, to act in a professional manner and with propriety at all times, to escalate to senior management as appropriate.
• To know and keep updated of the rules and regulations of the markets and exchanges in which you assist in the trade
• To adhere to all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements
• Provide other ad-hoc support where required as assigned by the bank

Formal education:

University graduate with Minimum Second Upper

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Analytical Skills
• Decision-making skills
• Entrepreneurial orientation
• Sales orientation
• Cooperation

Job purpose:

In the ATS Cluster, business experts, engineers (development & operations), chapter leads, and product owners work together as a team. The agile methods support the team members in performing their functions by facilitating a rapid and flexible response to changing conditions and customer needs through an iterative approach and the continual development of new solutions.

The team members organize their own activities, working autonomously and with full accountability. To that end, they are granted responsibility for all processes and systems needed for the products, processes, and services for which they are accountable. Open communications among the team members ensure regular and timely feedback. This enables the team to adopt a "fail fast" approach – i.e. the rapid recognition and correction of mistakes, which permits a quick reaction to changing conditions and customer needs by means of iterative procedures.

The engineer has a technical focus and acts in the capacity of a cell member. Depending on suitability, qualifications, and requirements, he/she may also assume the role of scrum master.

He/she has an agile and digital mindset, and continually adapts it to changing requirements, using the available development opportunities.

The engineer is deployed where his/her knowledge and experience are needed, and therefore demonstrates flexibility regarding assignments to various cells and chapters, even across cluster boundaries.

Within the ATS Cluster you will be responsible for the support of the IB FX, eFX, FX Options and/or Commodities applications. That task comprises the main tasks listed below.

Key activities & main tasks:

MAIN TASKS

• 1st/2nd level support
• incident management
• problem management tasks of Application Operations
• change management tasks of Application Operations
• release management tasks of Application Operations (incl. post release testing)
• vendor management
• documentation
• back-up and recovery managemensafeguarding the stability of the application
• ensuring compliance of the production environment and support processes to the rules & regulations of the bank
• business analysis tasks
• stakeholder management (communication, user training, etc.)
• employee skill development, mentorship, and team planning
• innovation to optimise and improve efficiency of support and applications.
• optimal use of resources to increase efficiency of service.
• performance of special tasks assigned by senior management or business.

Formal education:

• Education: University, Technical College, or comparable professional experience

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

Qualifications / Skills

Professional Skills (technical, methodology and business):

ST2

• Proficient in ATS application architecture and infrastructure and underlying technologies, e.g.

o Databases (Sybase/MSSQL & SQL)

o Operating Systems (Windows, Linux/Unix & scripting)

o Network technologies, market data flows and connectivity technologies

o Experience working with monitoring tools like ITRS Geneos, Nagios and/or Tivoli

o Related risk management, reporting and settlement processes

• Proficient in Service Management Processes (ITIL)
• Proficient in IT Security
• Proficient in banking know-how, especially trading related
• Deep understanding of compliance, governance and regulatory requirements in banking IT
• Significant experience working in a trading room environment facing internal/external customers of different seniority levels in support, project management or development
• Fluent in English

ST3

• Expert in ATS application architecture and infrastructure and underlying technologies, e.g.

o Databases (Sybase/MSSQL & SQL)

o Operating Systems (Windows, Linux/Unix & scripting)

o Good understanding of network technologies, market data flows and connectivity technologies

o Experience working with monitoring tools like ITRS Geneos, Nagios and/or Tivoli

o Related risk management, reporting and settlement processes

• Highly proficient in Service Management Processes (ITIL)
• Proficient in IT Security
• Expert banking knowledge, especially trading related
• Deep understanding of compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements in banking IT
• Long experience working in a trading room environment facing internal/external customers of different seniority levels in support, project management or development
• Experienced mentor for junior staff
• Fluent in English

Personal Skills:

• Pronounced analytical thinking
• Good problem solving skills
• Good cooperation capability and understanding of agile methods, incl. use if JIRA
• Strong ability to impact and influence
• Outstanding Service Orientation and customer focussed working style
• Very Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Structured and independent working style, also under pressure
• Strong decision making, persuasiveness and flexibility
• Very good organiser with good documentation skills with experiences in knowledge sharing tools (WIKI, SharePoint, etc.)
• Resilient and able to build partnerships across cultural, regional and organisational borders

Purpose of position

The Relationship Manager as account manager is responsible for the complete business relationship to the client segment lnstitutionals (I), and is accountable for the sales result and the profitability of his relevant client portfolio.

He covers the core features of the operative I-Sales and is the first point of contact for sales activities from external and internal clients.

As an independent Relationship Manager for lnstitutionals, he provides a sales oriented advisory and service of the product palette, which is offered by the Commerzbank Group to lnstitutionals, in adherence to Commerzbank's business model (i.e. Group-wide responsibility and holistic management of the international client segment lnstitutionals).

Furthermore, the RM Fl Desk assumes the Local Client Ownership for Fl clients in the branch as follows:

• Acts as representative of the First Line of Defense on behalf of TF&CM Financial Institutions customers which are locally on boarded on basis of a valid Global Introductory Certificate ("GIC") and for whom transactions are conducted by or through the Branch ("assigned customers").
• Acts in a holistic capacity-spanning across all business activities performed with the assigned customers in the respective Branch.
• Responsible for the regulatory topics in relation to the account opening process (AOP) / refresh process for locally assigned TF&CM Financial Institutions customers exclusive the performance of the AOP-/Due Diligence process as relying on the GIC
• Close collaboration with the respective Global Relationship Manager ('Global RM') and local Relationship Manager (local RM) in APAC DM countries.
• Access to relevant KYC information, systems, audit reports, reports of examination and responses thereto, monitor reports and other regulatory communication with due consideration to the relevant local laws and provisions, as well as compliance with the regulatory requirements.

Main Tasks

In co-ordination with the Fl Desk Singapore:

Coordination and execution of all sales activities with the client;

Client requirement analysis/diagnosis; introduction of sales initiatives;

Development and delivery of product solutions tailored to client needs together with the product specialists;

Sales Planning, introduction and negotiation of offers with clients. This indudes the creation of client specific business plans, including risk assessments and competitor benchmarks;

Preparation, execution and follow-up of client visits ind. presentations and meeting memos;

Independent, specialized and profit-oriented advisory and managementofinstitutional clients, whilst adhering to relevant internal regulations of Commerzbank, as well as compliance requirements and external regulations;

Coordination on the sales side of all credit relevant decisions in the Group; in particular business line allocation, commentary of credit applications, gathering of credit relevant information;

• Support of product sales and sales steering activities for Fl clients, with focus on capital markets products, banking products, and treasury products.
• Support the change process with Singapore becoming a regional hub; includes acting as liaison for (i) the Singapore Fl Desk as regional Hub and the Singapore-based product owners and (ii) the local Relationship managers across Developed markets Asia (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan).
• Active elaboration and maintenance of country know-how for Commerzbank entities.
• Keen sensitivity for all regulatory,compliance and/or corporate norms and standards.

FI DCM Advisory (Secondary role)

• Support Commerzbank’s existing client base in the Asia-Pacific region, advising on DCM Bonds related business.
• If appropriate, expand the business to support issuer’s that are currently out of scope
• Create client pitches and recommendations using latest market trends and one owns market knowledge
• Conduct client phone calls and meetings, representing the bank and DCM Bonds
• Advise clients on a variety of product, not limited to but with a focus on Covered Bonds, Senior Unsecured and Capital
• Provide pricing recommendation (in close cooperation with Syndicate) and rationale through analyzing macro bond market, client’s credit risk and individual situation
• Assist in the execution of DCM Bonds mandates
• Liaise with other groups within the bank, not limited to but with a focus on Relationship Managers and Senior Bankers (‘Institutionals’) and other Capital Markets areas, to support and advise the client
• Support the group through the maintenance of data infrastructure (internal systems like eOrigination and ISIS)
• Create bond market updates that address the needs of clients in the region
• Ensure adherence to all relevant local and global Compliance standards, internal policies and other regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities as Local Client Ownersh ip for Fl clients in the branch (if required):

• Checking that a valid GIC is in place
• Ensures that actual local activities of assigned clients are in line with expectations
• Ensures together with the respective Front Office business/product unit that local activity is suitable, lawful and with in the scope of any regulatory permissions, licenses or approvals
• Local top-up of GIC if required
• Regular red flag checks on basis of the red flag statistics provided by the relevant internal parties; review of certain transactions together with GM-CO if required.
• Knowing the business model and the purpose of the business relationship in coordination with the Global RM and respective product units in the Branch.
• Maintaining an overview of the Refresh-dates
• If required by Fl Desk Head Singapore: participate in local compliance and other applicable governance meetings of the Branch.
• Knowledge of relevant AMLKYC rules and guidelines as referred to in the Compliance guidelines, important local regulations and laws.

Specialist Knowledge

Relevant professional experience: min. 2 years

• Bloomberg, Microsoft Office, internal applications such as ISIS, eOrigination, eRoadshow, eBookbuilding; nice to have: Reuters, IPREO’s Investor Access and IPREO’ Issue Book
• Product structuring expertise is welcome
• Solid understanding of Primary bond pricing & macro-economic dynamics

Formal education

• University education
• Completed commercial training (e.g. bank clerk), if possible supplemented by a banking specialist qualification and/or a subject-specific additional qualification in the form of a course of studies integrated with vocational training/practical work (e.g. university of cooperative education or university)
• Good to very good knowledge of the relevant product matrix (Cash, Trade, Banking, Markets)
• Fluent (native or business proficiency) in English and at least one of the following languages: Korean, Japanese, Mandarin
• Experience in structuring/sales within capital markets/DCM is a plus
• Basic coding experience (VBA and/or Phyton) is a plus

Functional requirements divided by ComMap level (per each ComMap level)

All levels

• Proactive and self-initiated
• Highly motivated to achieve results
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity and accountability
• Client centric and service oriented
• Team player
• Positive work ethic
• Keen to learn and open for change

CB03

• Actively search sales opportunities, with the goal of developing and applying solutions for sales opportunities
• Interpreting clients' needs and identifying related requirements, also regarding cross-selling potential
• Interpretation of internal/external clients' and/or business partners' needs,taking all requirements into consideration; deduction of mid-term solutions for specific challenges; potentially portfolio responsibility
• Steering the Client Sales Teams and monitoring whether activities with clients are in line with expectations
• Interpretation of internal/external business backgrounds and best practices in the own area of expertise and application to the area of activity
• Identification of the biggest problems and patterns in different and new situations; reflection of problems in a holistic approach and the creation of solutions
• Actively controlling and managing costs/revenues/quality in the own area as well as identifying risks
• Independent determination of the timeframe to fulfill set goals/required tasks; development of short-to mid-term plans in the own area, including the forecast of required resources

Job purpose:

An exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee to gain broad experience across Trade Finance and Cash Management (TFCM) to develop a complete skill set as a foundation for a Transaction Banking management career.

This 18-month Graduate Trainee program is designed for recent Graduates and applicants must have graduated within the past 12 months. Strong performance can lead to final placement in areas of Sales or Strategy/Business Management – subject to business requirements, and candidate performance during rotations / projects in these areas:

(i) Strategy and Business Management

Support the Regional Head and Local Head of Trade Finance and Cash Management in the development and implementation of the business Strategy for Asia and Singapore. Specific tasks will be involved in Strategy and target setting, initiative tracking and working with Sales/Operations teams across the region in implementation.

Develop a multi-country and comprehensive view of the business, and an understanding of market, client and regulatory trends.

(ii) Sales

Support of Sales Specialists in the overall communication with the customer and stakeholders within the organisation.

Assistance to Sales Specialists in preparation of client meetings by compiling internet research on customer and information from internal systems e.g., prepare Terms & Conditions, presentations / pitch decks.

Support in customer meetings, producing minutes and helping with any follow-up.

Independent organization and support in preparation of internal and external events and meetings.

Support the Head in planning, strategizing, implementation, execution, and reporting tasks.

Compliance with the local laws and provisions (amongst other things, regulatory requirements, labour law, tax and commercial law), as well as the relevant internal regulations of Commerzbank.

Key activities:

Strategy and Business Management

• Supporting the Regional Head in executing the business development strategy, mining data to enable controlling and make meaningful adjustments.
• Supporting regional projects, internal and external audits, and assist in various governance functions.

Sales

• Supporting the sales team within the sales process, e.g., research and compilation of market, competitor, and potential analysis as well as product information (in complex cases).
• Independently solving of customer requests in taking the bank’s economical requirements, rules and regulations as well as compliance related tasks into consideration.
• Coordination of customer appointments with existing and potential corporate customers upon request of the sales team.
• Supporting marketing initiatives and customer events together with the sales team.
• Assisting the sales team in processing trade finance and cash management transactions for customers.
• Monitor clients’ business and operations at all levels on a timely and ongoing basis to ensure business opportunities are followed up and for thorough credit and financial crime risk monitoring.
• Uploading, maintaining and finalizing pipeline inputs and acknowledging market trends.

Formal education/Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification)

• Recent graduate with not more than 1 year of professional work experience (excluding internships)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance/Social Science with GPA 3.5/5 & 3.2/4.

Description of specifications with regards to work profiles:

• Willingness to learn, be part of a dynamic team and make an impact and achieve results
• Proactive & self-initiated quick learner, able to adapt quickly
• Team player & good interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of responsibility & integrity
• Client centric & service oriented
• Ability to work under pressure & deliver high quality output
• Meticulous & Strong communicator

Job purpose:

Being a Senior Auditor / Specialist Audit you are a member of the global Group Audit team of Commerzbank Group and perform complex audit tasks or lead an audit team to meet the requirements of the audit assignments in Singapore and other Asian locations e.g., in the fields Credit Risk Management and Compliance (Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer, Sanctions).

You are responsible for achieving the audit goals.

As lead auditor, you are responsible for assigning tasks to individual team members, conducting quality assurance measures according to the Standard Audit Process and the professional leadership of employees for the audit assignment. You will discuss the findings with the respective auditor and the audited unit and use this as your basis to prepare the audit report or the statement.

During the duration of the audit, you will maintain contact to the responsible lead auditor / management and as lead auditor present the audit results within the close-out meeting.

Key activities:

• Ensuring compliance with overall standards, frameworks, methods, and procedures for the audit activity. Compliance with the ethical principles of the internal auditing profession, Group Audit’s mission statement.
• Providing independent, objective and risk oriented auditing and consulting services as “3rd Line of Defence”, with the goal to optimize business processes of Commerzbank Group regarding correctness, security, and economic efficiency.
• Providing systematic, goal oriented, and reliable assessment of the efficiency and adequacy of risk management, the internal control system, as well as business procedures and making recommendations.
• Diligent, responsible and confidential execution of the audit in the assigned subject area. Written documentation of the assessment to the risk content, data- and processing quality. Identification of weaknesses / improvement areas and drafting remediation / improvement recommendations to support the bank’s vision.
• Assessment and evaluation of workflows, organizational structure, safety regulations, decision processes, as well as their documentation.
• Comprehensive documentation of conducted audit activities, as well as identified deficiencies and their corresponding conclusions ensuring comprehensibility for qualified third parties.
• Monitoring of statutory and regulatory requirements concerning one’s own area of responsibility.
• Promoting team spirit and cooperation within the audit team.
• Economic, efficient, quality and time conscious execution of assigned tasks under consideration of security, correctness, and risk.

Additional activities as lead auditor:

• In the context of audit preparation, detailing of audit objectives during the scoping, considering identified and potential risks. For this, you use results from prior audits, evidence from the Continuous Risk Assessment and other information.
• Continuous assurance that the previously defined audit scope, as well as the main focus of the audit continue to be factually appropriate and adequate, and ensuring adherence to the schedule (completion of work packages). Compliance with mandatory criteria regarding the audit standard, particularly documentation, standardized approach and assessment of the audit results.
• Ensuring (continuously, at the latest upon completion of the audit) comprehensibility of all audit activities for Group Audit as well as qualified third parties.
• Ensuring meaningful audit reports and reconciliation of the findings / corrective actions resulting from the audit, with the audited units.
• Leading and managing employees assigned to the audit. Execution of kick-off meetings, regular team updates, wrap-up meetings, and lessons-learned meetings for continuous quality improvement.
• Ensuring ongoing communication with the audited unit and promoting audit as a competent partner / consultant.

Formal education:

• Degree preferably in Business Administration / Economics / Economic Law or related field
• Professional designation (CIA, CAMS) preferred.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English and Chinese; ability to communicate complex information accuracy, clearly and quickly to all levels. German, Japanese &/or Bahasa Melayu language skills are an asset.

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Knowledge and experience on Credit Risk Management, Trade Finance &/or Anti Money Laundering / Sanctions are an added advantage
• Familiarity with the local legal and regulatory requirements
• At least 5 years of working experience in the financial services industry
• Profound understanding of risks and controls
• Independent, structured working style and strong team orientation
• Pronounced motivation, integration and conflict ability as well as openness to change
• Strong analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking.
• Good user skills of standard Windows applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Job purpose:

This position is responsible for the management of Facility Infrastructure and Physical Security of Office Building, Production and DR Data Centre as well as BCP site in Singapore.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for Physical Security and Facility/Infrastructure support across Asia, including steering all upcoming renovation and relocation projects in Asia.

Furthermore, the incumbent is responsible for the design and formulation of processes to optimize the workflow and assignment of duties and responsibilities to the respective team members to ensure optimal allocation of manpower and resources effectively. He/she is to ensure that all processes/services are in line with the internal and external policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key activities:

• Lead and guide the team in providing comprehensive support in Facility/Infrastructure Management and Physical Security.
• Act as the first contact person for all Facility Management and Physical Security tasks in Singapore and establish guidelines and objectives to improve work efficiency and operational controls.
• Is responsible for the general maintenance of the properties, building and facility infrastructures and liaise with the colleagues of IT for any related infrastructure.
• Ensure smooth running of daily building and facility operations and work closely with the respective Building Managements and 3rdparty service providers.
• Establish and implement physical security processes and ensure compliance with Bank’s security standards and local regulatory requirements across Asia.
• Implement and operate workplace technology and physical security systems, e.g. occupancy sensors, smart lockers, physical access control system, closed circuit television (CCTV) and alarm systems across Asia.
• Establish and review the local security strategy / plan for the branch and local business / recovery sites.
• Steer and manage GS-OS Regional Services Outsourcing in due consideration of internal and external requirements together with the respective Local Heads.
• Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time which are commensurate with the post.

This position will be based in Singapore.

Formal education:

• Degree in Facility/Building Infrastructural Management or Governance Management

Work Experience

• At least 5 – 8 years’ experience in similar setup
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Resourceful and have good motivational and conflict management skills
• Service oriented and cross-cultural skills

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Organization or Facility Unit with a large corporate or banking industry, focused primarily on Building Infrastructural Management and Governance Management.

Job purpose:

The GS-Ops TCC Specialist Trade Finance is, with due consideration of all internal and regulatory requirements and within the agreed deadlines, responsible for processing of the trade finance business for customers, as well as for providing specialized and process-driven advice within his/her sphere of activity. In so doing, he works closely with FK TF-CM Allrounder Cash/Trade Sales International, FK TF-CM Specialist Cash/Trade Sales International, FK-TF-CM Advisor Trade Services International, FK-TF-CM Assistant Trade Services International and Relationship Managers, and other department stakeholders that deal with corporate customers, whom he supports by providing pertinent information in a team-oriented manner.

Key activities:

Processing of Trade Finance Business

• Depending on each task allocated, the processing covers the carrying out of all trade finance business processes in accordance with the rules, regulations, and compliance-related requirements.
• Advising of customers with due consideration given to their specific needs and the bank’s operational requirements
• Assuming middle office role by performing pre-processing and post-processing tasks for Trade Finance Products/Sub-Processes in accordance with Global/Internal Guideline/Process
• Perform monitoring and reconciliation of transaction(s) processed by processing hub.
• Perform vetting of Direct/Indirect Guarantees/Amendment
• Perform monitoring tasks for all outstanding Guarantee transactions ensuring pending fees are collected timely.
• Ensuring compliance with first line of defense responsibilities
• He may also be required to act as a speaker within the framework of the bank’s qualification measures and events with corporate customers
• Responsibility for warranty of occupational health and safety and health protection for all employees of his/her unit
• The GS-OPS TCC Specialist Trade Finance is authorized to check documents up to a certain level without supervision. he exercises this authority in a responsible manner and in accordance with the regulations
• Supporting the FK-TF-CM Allrounder Cash/Trade Sales International, FK-TF-CM Specialist Cash/Trade Sales International, FK-TF-CM Advisor Trade Service International, FK-TF-CM Assistant Trade Services International, and Relationship Managers in an advisory role

Formal education:

• Degree/Diploma with major in Business, Banking/Finance or Law or Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Competency in ICC Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits 2007 Revision, International Standard banking Practice for the Examination of Documents under UCP 600, ICC Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantee, The Uniform Rules for Collections (URC 522)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Words, and Excel
• Minimum 5 years Trade Finance experience specialize in Guarantee Handling

Detailed Requirements for each career level (each ComMap Level separately)

CB 02

• Diploma with major in Business, Banking/Finance or Law
• Unassisted and compliant handling of recurring daily business routines with regular and enhanced complexity in accordance with internal and external regulations and within the agreed deadlines
• Advising of customers with due consideration given to their specific needs and the bank’s operational requirements for cases with regular and enhanced complexity
• Coordination and prioritization of the daily workflow for the team members
• Participation in global projects and management of local projects in the area of responsibility (e.g. IT adjustments)
• Advanced knowledge of the pertinent rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) with regards to trade finance business

CB 03

• Degree with major in Business, Banking/Finance or Law
• Approval and oversight of the processing of the daily workflow for the team members
• Independent judgment and decision making with limited guidance and supervision
• Providing guidance regarding the handling of documentary and guarantee business with high complexity
• Interface to global functional lead / product management and support functions (e.g. Compliance)
• Support of the FK-TF-CM TL Documentary & Guarantee Business International and professional representation of the FK-TF-CM TL Documentary & Guarantee Business International in case of his/her absence
• Participation in global projects and managemen of local projects in the area of responsibility (e.g. IT adjustments)
• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of the pertinent rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) with regards to trade finance business
• Involvement in the creation and maintenance of local procedures and desktop procedures
• Participation in local industry working groups (e.g. BAFT)
• Building and maintaining of an informal internal and external network – also beyond own area of expertise – to achieve high-quality result
• Coaching of junior level staff with respect to all aspects of trade finance business